Patient Care Assistant C. N.A. - Telemetry - Coronary Care Unit

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire
• Current EKG certification upon hire
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Provide basic nursing care to all patients
• Assist in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN
• Primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED